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DWP benefits, rent rises and tax: All the tax year changes that will affect you from April 2024
Housing, benefits and work

DWP benefits, rent rises and tax: All the tax year changes that will affect you from April 2024

1 April is the start of the new financial year and a landmark date for all kinds of changes to come into effect. From council tax hikes to benefits uprates, we’ve broken down how you might be impacted

When will the cost of living crisis end and will prices in the UK ever go down?
Cost of living crisis

When will the cost of living crisis end and will prices in the UK ever go down?

What does the inflation rate mean for you? Will prices come down? Here’s what you need to know about whether the cost of living crisis will ever end

The Beautiful Game: Everything you need to know about Netflix’s new Homeless World Cup film
Homeless World Cup

The Beautiful Game: Everything you need to know about Netflix’s new Homeless World Cup film

The Netflix film starring Bill Nighy is introducing a whole new audience to the Homeless World Cup. If you’re new to the annual football tournament, we’ve got you covered

UK recession: What is a recession and what does it mean for me?
Cost of living crisis

UK recession: What is a recession and what does it mean for me?

Energy bills are still worryingly high. Here’s how to get help if you can’t afford to pay
Cost of living crisis

Energy bills are still worryingly high. Here’s how to get help if you can’t afford to pay

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DWP benefit dates for March 2024 and other help as cost of living payments end
Benefits

DWP benefit dates for March 2024 and other help as cost of living payments end

When will house prices go down?
House Prices

When will house prices go down?

Rents in UK are rising at highest rate in decades. Will they keep going up?
Renting

Rents in UK are rising at highest rate in decades. Will they keep going up?

Here’s when UK households to start receiving last cost of living payments
Cost of living crisis

Here’s when UK households to start receiving last cost of living payments

DWP benefits and cost of living payment dates to expect in February 2024
Benefits

DWP benefits and cost of living payment dates to expect in February 2024

UK poverty: The facts, effects and solutions in the cost of living crisis
Poverty

UK poverty: The facts, effects and solutions in the cost of living crisis

30 hours free childcare: Who is eligible and how do I apply in 2024?
Childcare

30 hours free childcare: Who is eligible and how do I apply in 2024?

Here’s when people will get the cold weather payment as temperatures drop below freezing
Cost of living crisis

Here’s when people will get the cold weather payment as temperatures drop below freezing

Parents can now apply for 15 hours free childcare for two-year-olds. Here’s how
Cost of living crisis

Parents can now apply for 15 hours free childcare for two-year-olds. Here’s how

DWP benefits payment dates to expect in January 2024 – with changes over the New Year
Benefits

DWP benefits payment dates to expect in January 2024 – with changes over the New Year

Will free school meals and vouchers be offered over the Christmas holidays in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland?
Free school meals

Will free school meals and vouchers be offered over the Christmas holidays in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland?

Here’s when people will get their benefits from the DWP over the Christmas period
Christmas

Here’s when people will get their benefits from the DWP over the Christmas period

Where to get a free Christmas dinner in your community this year
Christmas

Where to get a free Christmas dinner in your community this year

Here’s when people in Scotland will get the winter heating payment in 2023 and 2024
Cost of living crisis

Here’s when people in Scotland will get the winter heating payment in 2023 and 2024

How to get £150 off energy bills this winter with the warm home discount scheme
Cost of living crisis

How to get £150 off energy bills this winter with the warm home discount scheme

How do Big Issue sellers make money?
Activism

How do Big Issue sellers make money?

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Where does my money go when I buy The Big Issue?
Activism

Where does my money go when I buy The Big Issue?

How many empty homes are there in the UK?
Housing

How many empty homes are there in the UK?

Here’s how to donate to a food bank near you this winter
Food banks

Here’s how to donate to a food bank near you this winter

What is a warm bank and why are they needed this winter?
Cost of living crisis

What is a warm bank and why are they needed this winter?